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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.59, 211.98 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.59, 211.98 and 72.96 is: 109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.59 : 211.98 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.59/211.98 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.59x = 211.98 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.59x = 15,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,466.06/141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.24

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